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‘Wow’ way to empower disadvantaged women

After her husband’s death, Isham became the sole breadwinner and earned a livelihood by selling nasi lemak and doing all kinds of work.

2024-06-30T08:04:10Z

These Designer Living Rooms Prove That Minimalism Will Always Be in Style

Always clean, never boring.

2023-08-01T04:15:45Z

9 Sunken Living Room Ideas That Prove This Throwback Trend Is Here to Stay

Go ahead—sink in.

2023-08-01T11:11:00Z

The British experience of the Mediterranean, 1976

‘When we set up the Common Market what was in the back of most of our minds was the Côte d’Azur,’ declared the actor Robert Morley, introducing the Observer’s exploration of Britons and the Med in 1976. His Riviera trips involved a regular ‘ritual potter’ around estate agents chasing a familiar Med fantasy: ‘To wake each morning to the scent of mimosa, to breakfast outdoors… A long swim, a short drink, luncheon under the tree, a slumber in the...

2024-06-30T05:03:07Z

Where to Buy Meghan Markle's Favorite Shoes

The Duchess of Sussex loves classic staples with a twist.

2023-05-25T18:26:54Z

Children 'may go hungry without summer meal payments'

A local charity calls for a free school meal grant to be reinstated ahead of the summer months.

2024-06-30T05:48:21Z

Man told to tear down 8ft fence by 'ridiculous' council 'buffoons'

Residents of Derby's Limes Avenue had thanked their lucky stars when Matt Hubbard and his family moved into the grade II listed cottage two years ago.

2024-06-30T10:22:27Z

60 Dining Room Ideas That Will Make You Swear Off TV Dinners

Drop that takeout container!

2024-01-26T16:07:50Z

How to DIY a Rock Garden to Transform Your Yard

Turn a neglected area into a beautiful garden!

2024-04-15T16:06:52Z

Why You Should Be Storing Butter In The Freezer

What's cooler than butter being cool? Ice cold!

2023-06-05T19:16:16Z

This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Is What Family Pasta Nights Are All About

Put the jar back on the shelf.

2023-09-25T15:51:10Z

8 Best Hamburger Buns on Grocery Shelves

No matter what you put between the buns, these are the ones you should look for at the store.

2024-06-29T12:47:36Z

I don't always enjoy putting my kids first – and that's nothing to be ashamed of

Louise Pentland would choose to have her daughters in any lifetime, but explains why we all need me-time sometimes

2024-06-28T17:03:54Z

Mother divides Aussies over comparison between Coles and Aldi haul

Melbourne mum Alondra Gataé vented her frustration about the price difference between the two stores - but one small detail has divided shoppers.

2024-06-30T02:35:57Z

So—

A poem for Sunday

2024-06-30T10:11:14Z

Elmer elephant auction raises £143k for hospice

Artwork from a public art trail has helped raise thousands of pounds for a children's hospice.

2024-06-30T06:17:26Z

Designers Actually Love This Cheap Fence Idea

It looks expensive.

2023-10-01T12:13:45Z

British teacher, 30, jailed abroad reveals 'inhumane' living standards

British teacher - Jamie Morton, 30, - who was behind bars in a Thai prison for five months has spoken out about the 'inhumane' conditions of his cramped cell with 180 convicts.

2024-06-30T10:22:19Z

Our 12 Favorite Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Go green or go home!

2024-05-01T17:06:33Z

12 Amazing Tiny Houses You Can Actually Buy Online

Make your tiny-home dreams come true (free shipping included!).

2022-10-20T14:38:37Z

‘I’ve sold out the O2 – but my £17m baby skincare range made me rich’

Krept, also known as Casyo Johnson, is a renowned grime artist and rapper and one half of the award-winning duo Krept and Konan, as well as co-host of BBC TV show The Rap Game. With his former partner, model Sasha Ellese, he created Nala’s Baby, a skincare range for young children. Krept, 34, lives just outside London. How did your upbringing influ...

2024-06-30T09:02:18Z

Damp, mould and rats leave family 'scared' in home

Families' health suffering in substandard private rented accommodation as charities call for action.

2024-06-30T06:32:45Z

Kedai Kopi Jalan Ampas evokes nostalgia of old Malay films

Among its specialities are laksa Johor, roti gelora, mee kari sri bulan, nasi minyak getaran jiwa, kam heong chicken, nasi dagang bunga and laksam.

2024-06-30T07:03:58Z

14 Things Designers Notice the First Time They Enter a Home

It only takes minutes for them to reshuffle all of your furniture in their minds.

2022-04-04T13:53:31Z

Sabah committed to preserving cultural richness

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s unique cultural diversity is a treasure that must be preserved, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story

2024-06-30T08:49:17Z

Retro Paris: stepping back into the 70s

A visit to Paris’s fifth arrondissement can make you feel unusually nostalgic in the current climate. Home to the Sorbonne, student-filled cafés and all-round Rive Gauche cool, it’s a world away from France on the brink of change. Also known as the Latin Quarter, le cinquième has ready supplies of retro charm and specialist shops to browse and lose yourself in. On an early-evening wander, I come across a shop on rue des Écoles that sells...

2024-06-30T09:03:49Z

Rare 20p coin sells for 350 times its face value - do YOU have one?

A rare 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value with only 250,000 of them in existence according to the Royal Mint. The rare coins came into circulation due to a printing error in November 2008.

2024-06-30T10:22:24Z

Your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'

A selection of your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'.

2024-06-30T01:47:13Z

85 Surprising Flower Meanings Behind Your Favorite Florals

A helpful guide to choose the right blooms for any occasion.

2021-01-06T21:50:32Z

40 DIY Kitchen Décor Ideas to Refresh Your Space on Any Budget

Make your kitchen dreams come true.

2022-05-10T20:13:06Z

10 Kitchen Organization Products You Didn't Know You Needed

Give your kitchen the ultimate glow-up with these Pinterest-worthy products.

2023-07-17T16:54:45Z

Should we all start separating recyclables at home?

Some people think it would help boost our recycling rates, but some think it would be too much work.

2024-06-30T06:02:44Z

Hang Tuah exhibition lures more than 10,000 visitors

This exhibition not only presents history, but also aims to nurture the identity of the younger generation with the spirit of Hang Tuah that never fades.

2024-06-30T09:19:21Z

My Mom Is a Grill Master, and She Swears by These $10 Mats for the Perfect Sear

And they’re 44% off right now.

2024-06-30T10:35:27Z

Bereaved families call for drug law change

Thousands of flowers are laid in front of a council house to represent lives lost because of drugs.

2024-06-30T06:32:59Z

Girls join St Paul's Cathedral choir for first time

Lila, 11, and Lois, 10, are set to perform in the choir's Choral Evensong service on Sunday.

2024-06-30T10:48:51Z

Leo: Your daily horoscope - June 30

Leo: here are your free predictions for the day June 30

2018-05-29T09:00:49Z

11 Tips for Making At-Home Cooking Even Healthier

Cooking healthy at home does not have to be a chore.

2023-10-01T04:17:02Z

Sarah Chatto seen at a dance class aged 10 in pictures from 1974

Lady Sarah was pictured by Lord Snowdon at her dancing school in Hammersmith, West London, in 1974. This month she was named the new president of the Royal Ballet School.

2024-06-30T07:52:08Z

Pupils help attract kittiwakes to tower

The tower in Gateshead contains artificial nests designed to attract breeding kittiwakes.

2024-06-30T10:33:00Z

Celebrities who slipped on the etiquette at Royal Weddings

Some wedding etiquette is applicable to most traditional Western Christian ceremonies. However, things can get a bit tricky when it comes to royal weddings. Sure, you shouldn't wear white or black, but did you know that taking pictures is also a no-no? But there's more, a lot more! Many celebrity guests, however, didn't get the memo and indeed broke tradition at royal weddings. Click through the following gallery to discover who they are and what they did.

2024-06-30T09:11:56Z

Talk about DIY! Inside London estate where locals BUILD own homes

To combat the issue of high house prices, residents of a Lewisham council estate have been given the chance to build their own homes, which has allowed them to make astronomical savings.

2024-06-30T10:22:23Z

The Beauty Products the Royal Family Swears By

From Kate Middleton's must-have balm to the nail polish that's multi-generation royal staple, these are the royal beauty essentials.

2023-05-30T21:56:43Z

20 Best Swimsuits on Amazon of 2024, According to Style Pros

Hundreds of reviewers can't be wrong!

2021-05-19T19:32:43Z

Stop Treating Condensed & Evaporated Milk Like They're The Same Thing

They're not.

2023-07-24T20:08:44Z

The 10 Best Lego Deals on Amazon This Weekend Include “Harry Potter”, “Star Wars”, and More from $13

Plus, save on the internet-famous Lego flowers

2024-06-30T10:03:12Z

Mystery as mom-of-two vanishes with her daughters

Martha Unger, 23, and her daughters - two-year-old Madilynn Grace Unger and one-year-old Haylie Faith Unger - were reported missing from their home just before 7pm Friday.

2024-06-30T05:51:34Z

A school told its staff to wear something from the back of their closet, so 2 teachers dug out their wedding dresses

Loreal Hemenway and Stephanie Osmundson, two art teachers in Henderson, Nevada, found a creative way to wear their wedding dresses again.

2024-06-29T13:04:24Z

I've Eaten At Nearly Every Single Chain Restaurant—These Are The Best Menu Items

Two years later and 20 restaurants down, this is our official list. People always ask: What are the *best* chain restaurant menu items? Honestly, I've tried too many to count; they've all become a massive blur in my memory. So, to make your lives easier (and, selfishly, mine), I've made the official ranking of the best menu items at each restaurant I've visited. Buckle up y'all.

2022-06-07T13:55:26Z

'I'm an over-40s makeup expert and this is the exact skin-prep routine I swear by.'

Ageing is a privilege. The beautiful, well-earned lines etched into the skin that have years of stories to tell. That privilege and authenticity is something we never want to take away. However, with mature skin can also come very small annoyances: dryer patches and crepiness that can show up more obviously with makeup. As we know, the right skin prep ... Continued

2024-06-30T06:49:11Z